You Pick the Name: New Faux

Once again, here I go trying to break the mold of traditional faux finishes. I developed this finish for a very special client of mine. They have no restrictions when it comes to texture, deep colors and shimmers. So that's what I gave them, and we ended up with an ultra rich finish with tones of lavender, so refreshing I'm not sure if they'll leave the bathroom(I'm joking ;))


I was asked on this project what my favorite project has been. If you've been following the blog it would seems as if the latest post would be my latest favorite... but it's the truth. If you can find joy in everything you do, then why not have your latest project be your favorite! I was taught at the Maryland Institute, by a drawing teacher, that you are going to create things in life that you're not going to enjoy, and you better find a way to enjoy it. In adition you must create as if it's the best idea in the world... and it usually ends up the best idea in the world, until the next project.

The bottom photo is the guest bathroom down stairs, demostrating the fearlessness in texture/ shimmers and richness in color.

Purple Sunroom

Before:After:

Purple Dream Faux

Formal Bathroom

This is what we started out with. I had a dusty rose straight painting on the top, but having such an ornate bottom half in the formal bathroom, we knew something had to be done. This is the top 1/2 that I came up with. I fauxed the top with the same colors that were in the bottom, then added some texture, in the form of ferns and gold leafed them.


The ceiling...

A view walking into the bathroom.

Color Change | Deep Purple to Leather

Here a color change was needed. The original color was stunning, but created problems with the curtains that were specifically made for this room. With a color wash I was able to keep the original color, while modifiying the glaze to work with the curtains. The Entrance always seemed very dark to my client so I did the same faux that I did in the Bookshelf (see entry below). I faded out the darker color and replaced it with the lighter one, which made everything lighter. When standing in the familyroom, it seems like the light is creating the warmer feeling when it's actually different colors!

GrapeVine Wonder

HOUSE | Custom Stain Glass with Matching Boarder

KIDS | Buzzing Around